The Smithlawn Maternity Home of Lubbock, Texas
began in 1960 by a group of concerned Christians who recognized the need for a very
specific ministry. Their goal was to provide a refuge or safe haven for young women with
an unplanned pregnancy. Funds were raised that allowed Smithlawn to build the first
cottage style maternity home facility in the nation. Smithlawn now has two cottages on a
20-acre campus for 32 residents.

Through the homelike atmosphere offered in the cottages, Smithlawn
provides a calm, neutral environment for the residents to consider all options available
in dealing with a crisis pregnancy. Live-in houseparents provide daily care and support
during their stay. Christian counselors and social workers assist the expectant mothers as
they make a responsible decision that will affect the rest of their life and the life of
the baby.

Smithlawn is licensed by the state of Texas. Local physicians
provide necessary medical care for the residents. Smithlawn also works with clients who
choose to live at home or off-campus providing counseling and medical attention. Clients
of any race, religion, and circumstance are accepted. Smithlawn maintains a careful
practice of confidentiality in all cases. The program has served more than 30,000
expectant mothers in its history.

Expectant mothers have come to Smithlawn from every state of the
nation except Hawaii. It has also had residents from eight foreign countries. 2,400
clients have enrolled in its maternity services program. The young ladies learn
about Smithlawn by referrals from professional services, counselors, ministers, and other
concerned individuals.

In 1968, Smithlawn obtained its child placing license from the state
of Texas. Smithlawn can facilitate an adoption plan for a baby whose birthmother makes
that choice. The agency has placed more than 1,900 babies for adoption.

Smithlawn's staff is exceptionally qualified and dedicated to the
needs of the birthparents, babies, and adoptive families. TONY PARNELL began work
with Smithlawn in 1994 as its Director of Adoption Services. He is Smithlawn's third
Director. FRANCES PHILLIPS is the Director of Maternity Services. She has worked in
this capacity since 1978 and has been associated with the home since its beginning. The
maternity staff is available 24-hours a day.

Smithlawn recognizes the need to be more than "just
another" maternity home and adoption agency. Instead, Smithlawn is known in these
fields as a national leader and pioneer. Its intent is to continue to serve as
trailblazers in these critical areas of human services. In 1988, Smithlawn was recognized
for its work as it received the President's Volunteer Action Award Citation, signed
by President Ronald Reagan.

Smithlawn's work is funded through individual contributions, support
from churches, and fees collected from adoptive families. Smithlawn appreciates the help
and prayers of all who are interested in this vital ministry.

Smithlawn's work is primarily funded through individual
contributions, support from churches of Christ, and adoption fees.

If you would like to make a tax deductable donation of any size,
please feel free to do so and send it to: Smithlawn Home, P.O. Box 6451, Lubbock, TX
79493-6451

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